Overview

• Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 34 points, bouncing back from a slow start and an ankle tweak late in the third quarter.
• A decisive 21-0 run in the fourth quarter, fueled by Cameron Payne’s 11 points and OG Anunoby’s defense, turned the game in New York’s favor.
• OG Anunoby’s defensive efforts limited Cade Cunningham to 8-for-21 shooting, while also contributing 23 points offensively.
• Detroit’s playoff return after a six-year absence extended their postseason losing streak to 15 games, despite strong performances from Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham.
• Game 2 of the first-round series is scheduled for Monday at Madison Square Garden, with the Knicks holding a 1-0 series lead.